(To see more of their personalities, check out CSNNE.coms exclusive Beyond the Arc video interviews with Melo and Sullinger.)

Melo, who said in the video that he is working with Celtics assistant coach Mike Longabardi to improve his defense, tied for third place in the best rookie defender category with Jeff Taylor (Charlotte Bobcats).

Among the other superlatives:

Melo received votes for rookie who will have the best career.

Sullinger received votes for most overlooked rookie.

Celtics veteran Kevin Garnett ranked fourth (tied with Dirk Nowitzki) for the rookies favorite player in the NBA.